The share of female practicing physicians aged 65-74 in the UK is expected to grow steadily from 22.45% in 2024 to 23.31% by 2028. Year-over-year, the increase is modest, averaging approximately 0.22 percentage points. Since the data provided begins with forecasted figures for 2024, no prior year reference is available for comparison. However, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the estimation period suggests a consistent positive trend, indicative of gradual gender diversification among older physicians in the workforce.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of pension reforms, retirement age policies, and initiatives aimed at retaining experienced female physicians in practice, which could influence these numbers positively.
